July 21, 2022 MQ-9 makes its debut at RIMPAC SINKEX 2022 The first-ever use of a U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper, a remotely piloted aircraft, during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 sinking exercise (SINKEX), July 12.Participating in the SINKEX provided an opportunity for units from Australia, Canada, Malaysia and the U.S. to test weapons and systems in a
July 15, 2022 New Mexico first sergeants improve mental health response skills First sergeants from Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, joined Holloman AFB first sergeants for a Mental Health First Aid course July 14, 2022, here.Twenty diamond-wearing and additional duty first sergeants attended the course to develop their skills to identify, understand and respond to signs
July 13, 2022 RIMPAC is underway for the Fighting 49ers For the last decade the MQ-9 Reaper has been the most requested asset in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, patrolling the skies during periods of conflict and heightened regional tensions.
July 8, 2022 Airman Leadership School class 22-6 Thirty-nine Airmen graduated from Holloman’s Airman Leadership School during a ceremony at Club Holloman, July 7, 2022, here.
July 6, 2022 Spark Cell program comes to Holloman The 49th Wing is bringing the Spark Cell program to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, with the goal of searching for bright minds to shape the future.
July 5, 2022 Holloman’s Read Beyond the Beaten Path summer reading program The Holloman Air Force Base library launched its annual seven-week long reading program this summer. The program is a DOD-wide initiative to encourage children to read. While the theme is the same across all bases, each base library decides how to administer the program.
June 30, 2022 AF MQ-9s join Exercise RIMPAC 2022 RIMPAC forces will exercise a wide range of capabilities, projecting the inherent flexibility of maritime forces and helping to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.
June 27, 2022 49th CES Airmen perform Prime BEEF training Airmen from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron performed Prime Basic Engineer Expeditionary Force training, in Waigali Village on Fort Bliss, Texas, June 15-16, 2022.
June 22, 2022 Resiliency trainer inspires Airmen to overcome adversity “It was my first child.” Master Sgt. Jayson Lyons was on top of the world waiting for the birth of his son, but when the day arrived only six months into the pregnancy, things took on a different feeling.“It was my first time experiencing anything like that,” he said. “I was scared for my son’s life
June 17, 2022 49th Wing hosts change of command ceremony The 49th Wing hosted a change of command ceremony, June 17, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.